Mulgrave, Nova Scotia
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Mulgrave is a town on the Strait of Canso in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Located along the Marine Drive, Route 344 traverses the community. The town's current name was adopted in 1859 to honour the colonial Lieutenant Governor, the Earl of Mulgrave. Lying opposite to the town of Port Hawkesbury, the community is located along the western shore of the Canso Strait. It was established as McNair's Cove in the early 19th century, and the name Port Mulgrave was adopted in 1859, later shortening to its current form. The early industry of the community relied on ferry service between the Nova Scotia mainland and Cape Breton Island. Ferry service began in the 1810s and rail service reached the area in the 1880s. The ferry services lasted until the opening of the Canso Causeway in 1955, dealing a major blow to the local economy. As of 2016, Mulgrave has a population of 722 and a population density of 40.5/km2 (104.9/sq mi), within an area of 17.83 km2 (6.88 sq mi).
Mulgrave | |
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Nickname: Deep Water Port | |
Motto: "Come be a part of our Family" | |
Coordinates: 45°36′48″N 61°23′30″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Nova Scotia |
Municipality | Guysborough County |
Founded | 1800 |
Incorporated | December 1, 1923 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ron Chisholm |
• Governing Body | Mulgrave Town Council |
• MLA | Lloyd Hines (L) |
• MP | Rodger Cuzner (L) |
Area (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 17.83 km2 (6.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 722 |
• Density | 40.5/km2 (105/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Postal code | B0E 2G0 |
Area code | 902 |
Telephone Exchange | 747 |
Median Earnings* | $40,339 |
NTS Map | 011F11 |
GNBC Code | CBAQK |
Website | www |
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